My current experience with WGU

[Jman896]

So far it's excellent! There was a bit of a snafu when they wouldn't let me accelerate some courses and when I mixed up some of my references... totally not a ChatGPT issue...

Things I like about WGU
Self-paced learning is excellent!
The free Grammarly.
Honestly, I thought I would hate the weekly check-ins, but my first mentor was phenomenal, and my second one is good as well, but she had some high standards to meet. And the check-ins do keep me accountable. 
The ability to not have to read every book, and I can rely on my work/life experience to help me through these courses.
I have ADHD like squirrel... but seriously, one course at a time is a lifesaver. 
I managed to get a health field-related scholarship!
This is legit taking years off of my goal to become a Therapist/Counselor.

Things I don't care for
If a new rule were placed, the recent changes to how accelerating courses worked. If it's just them enforcing the rule that was there, it still sucks. I lost momentum when all my assignments were turned in, and I couldn't accelerate my next course, graded or not. But now having to wait until only the last assignment is graded to start the next course is no bueno. I work nights and can easily get both of my assignments for a class done in just a few nights, as my job requires me to be present and awake. I went from finishing three courses but waiting to be graded to this, where only one assignment can be waiting to be graded.

Things I'm meh about
The computer access was very intrusive while taking an exam. It is what it is.
The library book system. Yes, I only want 150 words from this book...
I legit haven't interacted with any of my professors, except for the one for the reference issue. Introverted, so it's not necessarily a bad thing for me. It feels like a degree mill to me—that's my opinion. But I'm taking advantage of it. 

• 03/17/25 — Orientation (ORA4)
  
• 03/17/25 — Learning Strategies in Higher Education (D389)
  
• 04/14/25 — Critical Thinking: Reason and Evidence (D265)
  
• 04/17/25 — Introduction to Communication: Connecting with Others (D268)
  
• 05/14/25 — Introduction to Psychology (C180)
  
• 05/21/25 — Human Growth and Development (D202)
  
• 06/13/25 — Applied Probability and Statistics (C955)
  

snafu with accelerating happened here.

• 07/11/25 — Introduction to Sociology (C273)
  
• 07/13/25 — Composition: Successful Self-Expression (D270)
  
• 07/15/25 — Cultural Awareness and Ethics (D565)
  
• 07/16/25 — Theories of Personality (D564)
  
• 07/22/25 — Psychology of Learning (D566)
  
• 07/25/25 — Social Psychology (D567) — Active; awaiting final assignment grade
  

The reference issue happened here.

• 08/21/25 — Introduction to Research Methods (D581) — Active|
  

All in All
Good times and great fun. Never thought I would get through my BA this quickly.

This is an example of one of my answers. I try to add some personal touches to each of my assignments lol
F. Where my biases appear

My background strongly emphasizes individual responsibility and constitutional rights, which leads me toward education-based, voluntary solutions rather than regulatory mandates. I am skeptical of policies that restrict law-abiding citizens while potentially leaving them vulnerable to criminals who ignore laws. Also, I am very traditional and conservative. Both add to a bias that could be summarized by a common colloquialism—often abbreviated as FAFO. Alternatively, more politely, the idea that reckless provocation invites consequences. I have recently had the opportunity to confront that bias. My career path has led me to work with young men in the foster system. Seeing these men and hearing their stories has opened my mind to the concept that some people face overwhelming odds to the point of impossibility. I work with young men of the same age and race, as mentioned in the statistics throughout this paper. Furthermore, I cannot help but be in awe of what they have gone through and how far they have come in life, given their situations.

[acamp]

So far it's excellent! There was a bit of a snafu when they wouldn't let me accelerate some courses and when I mixed up some of my references... totally not a ChatGPT issue...

Things I like about WGU
Self-paced learning is excellent!
The free Grammarly.
Honestly, I thought I would hate the weekly check-ins, but my first mentor was phenomenal, and my second one is good as well, but she had some high standards to meet. And the check-ins do keep me accountable. 
The ability to not have to read every book, and I can rely on my work/life experience to help me through these courses.
I have ADHD like squirrel... but seriously, one course at a time is a lifesaver. 
I managed to get a health field-related scholarship!
This is legit taking years off of my goal to become a Therapist/Counselor.

Things I don't care for
If a new rule were placed, the recent changes to how accelerating courses worked. If it's just them enforcing the rule that was there, it still sucks. I lost momentum when all my assignments were turned in, and I couldn't accelerate my next course, graded or not. But now having to wait until only the last assignment is graded to start the next course is no bueno. I work nights and can easily get both of my assignments for a class done in just a few nights, as my job requires me to be present and awake. I went from finishing three courses but waiting to be graded to this, where only one assignment can be waiting to be graded.

Things I'm meh about
The computer access was very intrusive while taking an exam. It is what it is.
The library book system. Yes, I only want 150 words from this book...
I legit haven't interacted with any of my professors, except for the one for the reference issue. Introverted, so it's not necessarily a bad thing for me. It feels like a degree mill to me—that's my opinion. But I'm taking advantage of it. 

• 03/17/25 — Orientation (ORA4)
  
• 03/17/25 — Learning Strategies in Higher Education (D389)
  
• 04/14/25 — Critical Thinking: Reason and Evidence (D265)
  
• 04/17/25 — Introduction to Communication: Connecting with Others (D268)
  
• 05/14/25 — Introduction to Psychology (C180)
  
• 05/21/25 — Human Growth and Development (D202)
  
• 06/13/25 — Applied Probability and Statistics (C955)
  

snafu with accelerating happened here.

• 07/11/25 — Introduction to Sociology (C273)
  
• 07/13/25 — Composition: Successful Self-Expression (D270)
  
• 07/15/25 — Cultural Awareness and Ethics (D565)
  
• 07/16/25 — Theories of Personality (D564)
  
• 07/22/25 — Psychology of Learning (D566)
  
• 07/25/25 — Social Psychology (D567) — Active; awaiting final assignment grade
  

The reference issue happened here.

• 08/21/25 — Introduction to Research Methods (D581) — Active|
  

All in All
Good times and great fun. Never thought I would get through my BA this quickly.

This is an example of one of my answers. I try to add some personal touches to each of my assignments lol
F. Where my biases appear

My background strongly emphasizes individual responsibility and constitutional rights, which leads me toward education-based, voluntary solutions rather than regulatory mandates. I am skeptical of policies that restrict law-abiding citizens while potentially leaving them vulnerable to criminals who ignore laws. Also, I am very traditional and conservative. Both add to a bias that could be summarized by a common colloquialism—often abbreviated as FAFO. Alternatively, more politely, the idea that reckless provocation invites consequences. I have recently had the opportunity to confront that bias. My career path has led me to work with young men in the foster system. Seeing these men and hearing their stories has opened my mind to the concept that some people face overwhelming odds to the point of impossibility. I work with young men of the same age and race, as mentioned in the statistics throughout this paper. Furthermore, I cannot help but be in awe of what they have gone through and how far they have come in life, given their situations.

Great review and post! I went to WGU back in 2019 before they had that stupid rule in place. When did they add that rule?

Also, which bachelors are you pursuing and what will be your next degree to become a counselor? Great career path with so many different avenues.




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[bjcheung77]

Good work with the review, nicely done! A bit of an interesting perspective read and informative...

Great review and post! I went to WGU back in 2019 before they had that stupid rule in place. When did they add that rule?

Also, which bachelors are you pursuing and what will be your next degree to become a counselor? Great career path with so many different avenues.

What did you take at WGU? The Bachelors or the Masters?

[acamp]

Good work with the review, nicely done! A bit of an interesting perspective read and informative...

Great review and post! I went to WGU back in 2019 before they had that stupid rule in place. When did they add that rule?

Also, which bachelors are you pursuing and what will be your next degree to become a counselor? Great career path with so many different avenues.

What did you take at WGU? The Bachelors or the Masters?

Masters but it was in education. Nothing business or accounting related


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[Jman896]

So far it's excellent! There was a bit of a snafu when they wouldn't let me accelerate some courses and when I mixed up some of my references... totally not a ChatGPT issue...

Things I like about WGU
Self-paced learning is excellent!
The free Grammarly.
Honestly, I thought I would hate the weekly check-ins, but my first mentor was phenomenal, and my second one is good as well, but she had some high standards to meet. And the check-ins do keep me accountable. 
The ability to not have to read every book, and I can rely on my work/life experience to help me through these courses.
I have ADHD like squirrel... but seriously, one course at a time is a lifesaver. 
I managed to get a health field-related scholarship!
This is legit taking years off of my goal to become a Therapist/Counselor.

Things I don't care for
If a new rule were placed, the recent changes to how accelerating courses worked. If it's just them enforcing the rule that was there, it still sucks. I lost momentum when all my assignments were turned in, and I couldn't accelerate my next course, graded or not. But now having to wait until only the last assignment is graded to start the next course is no bueno. I work nights and can easily get both of my assignments for a class done in just a few nights, as my job requires me to be present and awake. I went from finishing three courses but waiting to be graded to this, where only one assignment can be waiting to be graded.

Things I'm meh about
The computer access was very intrusive while taking an exam. It is what it is.
The library book system. Yes, I only want 150 words from this book...
I legit haven't interacted with any of my professors, except for the one for the reference issue. Introverted, so it's not necessarily a bad thing for me. It feels like a degree mill to me—that's my opinion. But I'm taking advantage of it. 

• 03/17/25 — Orientation (ORA4)
  
• 03/17/25 — Learning Strategies in Higher Education (D389)
  
• 04/14/25 — Critical Thinking: Reason and Evidence (D265)
  
• 04/17/25 — Introduction to Communication: Connecting with Others (D268)
  
• 05/14/25 — Introduction to Psychology (C180)
  
• 05/21/25 — Human Growth and Development (D202)
  
• 06/13/25 — Applied Probability and Statistics (C955)
  

snafu with accelerating happened here.

• 07/11/25 — Introduction to Sociology (C273)
  
• 07/13/25 — Composition: Successful Self-Expression (D270)
  
• 07/15/25 — Cultural Awareness and Ethics (D565)
  
• 07/16/25 — Theories of Personality (D564)
  
• 07/22/25 — Psychology of Learning (D566)
  
• 07/25/25 — Social Psychology (D567) — Active; awaiting final assignment grade
  

The reference issue happened here.

• 08/21/25 — Introduction to Research Methods (D581) — Active|
  

All in All
Good times and great fun. Never thought I would get through my BA this quickly.

This is an example of one of my answers. I try to add some personal touches to each of my assignments lol
F. Where my biases appear

My background strongly emphasizes individual responsibility and constitutional rights, which leads me toward education-based, voluntary solutions rather than regulatory mandates. I am skeptical of policies that restrict law-abiding citizens while potentially leaving them vulnerable to criminals who ignore laws. Also, I am very traditional and conservative. Both add to a bias that could be summarized by a common colloquialism—often abbreviated as FAFO. Alternatively, more politely, the idea that reckless provocation invites consequences. I have recently had the opportunity to confront that bias. My career path has led me to work with young men in the foster system. Seeing these men and hearing their stories has opened my mind to the concept that some people face overwhelming odds to the point of impossibility. I work with young men of the same age and race, as mentioned in the statistics throughout this paper. Furthermore, I cannot help but be in awe of what they have gone through and how far they have come in life, given their situations.

Great review and post!  I went to WGU back in 2019 before they had that stupid rule in place.  When did they add that rule?

Also, which bachelors are you pursuing and what will be your next degree to become a  counselor?   Great career path with so many different avenues.




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This is my first time responding, so idk if I'm doing it right.

My degree is in psychology. I'll be heading over to Liberty University. At least that is the current plan, if somehow in some mystical way WGU gets their counseling program up and running in the next six months, I'd probably stay if it looked ok and was accredited. The next degree will be a master's in addiction studies/counseling.

[Jonathan Whatley]

This is my first time responding, so idk if I'm doing it right.

My degree is in psychology. I'll be heading over to Liberty University. At least that is the current plan, if somehow in some mystical way WGU gets their counseling program up and running in the next six months, I'd probably stay if it looked ok and was accredited. The next degree will be a master's in addiction studies/counseling.

You did respond correctly! Ideally, next time you post a reply with a quote, if there’s older material in the quote you are not responding to directly, you can delete that part of the quote. But that’s no biggie.

Good luck!